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When Alana awoke next, she found she was oddly warm and felt safe. A light voice sounded in her ear and she snuggled closer to the source of warmth, trying to escape the voice.
"You've got to get it," It whispered again. "Or you'll be late for class," Alana whined and tried to block it out. Unfortunately, the owner of the heavenly voice had other plans as she soon found herself thrashing and squealing with laughter. Finally, the person stopped and she opened her eyes, gasping when she realized that it had been Draco.
Oh Merlin! Don't tell me I just cuddled with him? She groaned and hid her face behind her hands.
"Come on, Sparks, time to get up," He chuckled. Alana was quick to scramble away and stand up, glaring at him. "Hey, don't give me that look," He grumbled. "You're the one who cuddled against me about an hour ago."
"Liar!" She screeched. "You giant perverted ferret! Blaise will hear about this!" Draco sniggered at this.
"You sound like me, Sparks," He drawled. Alana blushed when she realized he was right. She sounded like Malfoy when he said his famous 'my father will hear about this' line.
"Shut up," She scowled. "I'll see you in class," With that, she marched out of his room and into hers to fix her hair and clothes. After that, they walked down to Potions together where they met up with Blaise, who only grinned at his cousin and smirked at Draco. The blonde scowled at him as they all sat together and did their work. "Malfoy!" She hissed at him when he brushed his hand over her leg. Blaise swatted his friends arm as he reached around Alana and gave him a pointed look. Draco growled lowly, earning another hit. The day seemed to go on like this, with Draco trying to touch her and Blaise thwarting his attempts much to Alana's relief.
"Stop touching my sister," Blaise scowled playfully at his friend.
"She's your cousin," He grumbled.
"So? I've known people who have adopted their nieces or nephews who are at a young age and as they grow older, they think of the people as their mom and dad. If the couple already has a child or children, the adopted one usual begins thinking of the other as a natural sibling." Blaise told him. "And that's how I think of Alana."
"Alright, alright," He sighed. "I get it."
"Good," Blaise smiled.
"She have detention tonight?" Blaise shook his head and Draco smiled in relief. "Good."
"Ah, here's my favorite cousin now," Blaise pulled Alana down onto the bench beside him. The brunette let out a small squeak and smiled as she hugged the Italian happily.
"For you," Draco held out a bouquet of lilies. Alana seemed to blush as she took them and thanked him quietly. The three began to eat and chatted quietly amongst themselves about upcoming projects, tests, homework, just about anything they could think of. Once dinner was over, Alana rushed to the Head House, put her flowers in a new vase, and went back to Gryffindor tower for the night.
"So is it true?" Ginny asked, jumping on the couch with her when she arrived.
"Is what true?" She hummed.
"The rumor about you and the Zabini boy," She giggled. "That you two are related?"
"Yes, it's true," Alana smiled. "We're cousins, related on my mothers side."
"Wow," Ginny gasped a bit. "Must be strange, being related to a slimy snake like him."
"I think of Blaise as a brother, Gin," She frowned.
"Oh, right, sorry," She blushed. "How have you been feeling?"
"Much better actually," She told the red head. "Had some fun with Blaise this morning, got Malfoy pretty good."
"What'd you do?" She asked.
"Nothing much," Alana laughed. "Just woke him up at five in the morning when we knew he would have a massive hangover just to tell him that Blaise and I were related."
"I would have loved to see the look on the Ferret's face," Ginny laughed with her. "Come on then, let's some sleep." Alana nodded and went to the girls' dorms with her, departing for the seventh year floor after saying goodnight. Alana sighed as she laid in bed and stared up at the canopy. She felt odd not being in the Head dorms but she knew it was for the best, Draco needed to get used to having her away for certain amounts of time as she would not be with him during the hols. Heaving another sigh, she turned onto her side and went to sleep.
-X-X-X-
"Piss off," Alana growled at Alecto and Amycus as they tortured her together. "You whip like a weak little Muggle girl, Professor!" She spat at the male. The man flushed crimson and whipped her twice as hard for her mouth. "Alecto, are you sure your brother is a boy? Because you hit harder than him," The female sniggered at her brother and then hit Alana with a couple of curses that had her writhing and arching off the floor.
"Leave her alone!" Neville shouted from where he was chained to the wall.
"Quiet you!" Alecto shot a curse at him as well. Alana attempted to get up, but Amycus put his foot on her back, pressing down hard to keep her on the floor. She gritted her teeth in pain but refused to scream and give him the satisfaction of hearing her cries. They'd been torturing them for the past three hours and they were barely starting on the fourth hour. Neville was in detention for leading a rebellion against Snape and the Carrows, though he'd been the only one to be caught. Alana was in detention simply because the Carrows hated her guts.
"I bet you two are mad because you haven't had any good sex in a while," Alana laughed dryly. Amycus stomped on her back and kicked her hard in the side. She let out a gasp and curled up as she listened to Neville bicker with Alecto. It was keeping the woman from torturing her but she hated that he was trying to save her. It would only make it worse for him in the long run. "I bet your parent's are siblings and had sex and had you two," She sniggered. "That's why you're so fucked up," She honestly didn't care about her language at that moment, she was having far too much fun.
"Shut your mouth you little whore!" Amycus snarled, whipping her fiercely. She bit down on her lip hard, making it bleed as she held in her cries of pain. She heard Neville break free and suddenly, her body was being shielded by Neville's.
"Neville...?" She looked at him with wide eyes.
"I'm alright," He smiled weakly.
"You really are brave," She smiled at him before she blacked out.
-X-X-X-
A groan escaped cracked lips as heavy eyelids began to open.
Where am I? Hazel eyes finally opened and blinked against the harsh light spilling in around her and blinding her. What happened? She blinked a few more times and squinted as blurry figures came into view. She heard a faint buzzing but it soon turned into distorted voices and then voices she recognized.
"Back up!" She heard a firm, strict voice snap. "Let the poor girl breathe! Give her some room!" The figures backed up and she soon saw the form of Madame Pomfrey clearly. The mediwitch began to check her over and started bombarding her with questions. "What's your name deary?"
"Alana Sparks," She croaked out. She coughed after she spoke and groaned. Poppy helped her to swallow some sort of potion that soothed her throat and made it easier for her to talk.
"Very good, deary," She smiled. "Do you know who I am?"
"Madame Pomfrey."
"Good. Now, do you know all of these people?" She waved her hand at all the people who surrounded her bed. Alana squinted and looked around.
"Neville Longbottom, Seamus Finnigan, Ginny Weasley, Blaise Zabini who is my cousin and..." She turned her eyes to the last person. "Draco Malfoy."
"Very good," She smiled.
"How long have I been out for?" Alana tried to sit up but nearly everyone jumped, screaming 'no' at the same time.
"Almost a week," Alana's eyes widened. "We were starting to fear that we'd need to send you to St. Mungo's!"
"Who reeks?" She wrinkled her nose suddenly and everyone looked at Draco.
"That one there refused to leave your bedside," Poppy told her. "Hasn't slept the whole time, nor has he eaten or showered."
"Malfoy," She hissed softly. Draco sat bolt up right and looked at her, giving her his full attention. "Go eat, shower and take a nap."
"Why should I listen?" He hissed back.
"You will do as I say if you value what friendship you have with me," She replied coldly. Draco stiffened, immediately discerning the meaning of her words. The Malfoy heir stood and left the room swiftly. Once again, the Gryffindor's were shocked by how much control Alana had over him. "When will I be able to leave?"
"As soon as you're well enough to hold down solid food," Poppy told her. "And as soon as you can stand on your own two feet without collapsing. You haven't used any of your muscles in almost a week, might I remind you!"
"Yes, ma'am," Alana smiled. Blaise and the others crowded her bed once Poppy wandered off to get food for her and asked her questions.
"How are you feeling my little bella donna?" Blaise asked, smiling as he held her hand. Alana blushed a little and smiled at him.
"Sore," She admitted. "Neville, thank you," The other Gryffindor nodded, realizing what she was thanking him for.
"Ya had us all worried ya did!" Seamus scolded her. "I told me mam and she nearly sent me a howler demanding to know your condition!"
"Do you ever not tell your mother what's happening?" Ginny teased. "I told my mum as well, she nearly had a heart attack."
"What is with you people and telling your parents about your friends' conditions?" Blaise asked curiously.
"It just sort of happens," Seamus shrugged.
"Well, I told Aunt Layla and Uncle Bryan," Blaise smirked, watching as the others rolled their eyes. "And in turn they told my mum. You know how she is."
"Oh sweet Merlin," She groaned. "Did Aunt Rosabella come down here?"
"Luckily, no," He laughed. "You'll be getting a letter from her soon enough."
"When we go on break, I am so getting you back," She scowled.
"Love you too, Lana," He smirked. Finally, Poppy returned with some food and everyone watched, tense as Alana ate. Amazingly, she was able to hold it all down, which earned a cheer from the little group.
"What'd I miss?" Draco asked as he came in, freshly showered.
"I managed to hold down solid food," Alana told him. "I thought I told you to take a nap?"
"Not tired," He lied. Everyone gave him a strange look and he just glared at them. "Sparks, can you stand?" Alana shrugged and made everyone get off the bed so she could throw back the covers. Draco watched her carefully as she swung her legs over the edge and placed her feet on the cool stone floor. She pushed herself up, wobbling a bit but then managed to balance herself with a smile. She took a few steps and shot Draco a smug look.
"Well then it looks like you can go," Poppy told her. "All of you, out so Miss Sparks can change." The group of students left, including the Veela, and waited for Alana. When she stepped out, Draco moved to be at her side but she glared at him, stopping him in his tracks.
"Blaise, I want to go to the Pit and write to my parents," She brushed past everyone and leaned against her brother. "And then to the owlery."
"Whatever you wish," He smiled, walking away with her. Draco was seething as he watched them walk away. How dare she ignore him like that! In case she hadn't noticed, he was sick, he needed her! But no, she just wanted to run off with Blaise!
"Don't take it too hard, Malfoy," Seamus spoke up.
"Yeah, she just woke up after all," Neville said.
"You two Gryffindork's wouldn't understand," He snorted.
"What's not to understand? You stayed by her side without rest, food or anything for almost a week," Neville shrugged. "Whatever you've got going on, just be warned that if you hurt her or anything, we will kill you."
"If you think I like her, you are dead wrong," That Malfoy mask returned and he sneered at them. "I stayed at Blaise's request."
"Sure, Malfoy," Seamus rolled his eyes. "Just let her have her time, she'll come 'round eventually," The two boys left after that. Draco watched as the Weaslette approached him next.
"Thanks for staying with her, Malfoy," She huffed.
"That's a lot coming from you," He sniggered.
"Look, the boys might be too dumb to see it but I can," She snapped. "There's something going on between you two. Also... half the female population has been drawn to you ever since school began."
"Really? I didn't notice," And he really hadn't.
"Well I did," Ginny rolled her eyes. "I was at first but then I remembered how much I loved Harry. I read into it and what's happening is kind of like what happens when a Veela is around."
"Look, Weasley, don't be looking into things," He snorted, frowning. "I don't need you spreading rumors or anything."
"Are you though? Veela that is?" She asked, hands on her hips. "If you are, I'll not say a word."
"The word of a Weasel? I don't think I can trust that," Draco frowned. "You're a smart one though, figure it out on your own. If you can come up with any sort of proof, come to me and tell me. I'll tell you if you are correct."
"Alright then," Ginny nodded and left. Draco sighed and headed to the Pit where he waited for Blaise and Alana to return. They returned sometime after he arrived. Alana's cheeks were flushed from how cold it was outside and Blaise was rubbing her arms, trying to keep her warm.
"The hell happened?" Draco demanded, standing up.
"Alana here decided to go outside without a coat," Blaise frowned as he had her sit before the fire. The blonde scowled and removed his suit jacket, placing it on his mate. Alana didn't complain, she merely pulled it tightly around her body and tried to warm up.
"Ma-Malfoy," She stammered. Draco said nothing as he sat down and pulled her into his arms, running his hands over her arms under the jacket. Blaise went to make some tea and came back a few minutes later, handing it to his friend as Alana was still shaking too badly.
"Drink this," He murmured, holding the cup to her lips. She barely said a word about how hot it was as she drank it. Draco inhaled and exhaled, feeling warmth spread through him as he got the much needed contact from his mate. Once she finished the tea, he handed the cup to Blaise and continued to hold Alana.
She didn't seem to mind.
"You're an idiot," He murmured. "An absolute idiot!"
"So I've been told," She laughed softly.
"You're going to be the death of me," Alana winced at this.
"Will you go to sleep? You're acting like a woman on the rag," Draco blushed angrily at this.
"On one condition," He grumbled. "I get to lay my head in your lap."
"Fair enough," Alana nodded. Draco stood with her and set her on the couch before he stretched out, his head resting comfortably in her lap. The brunette stiffened at first but she relaxed once she realized that Draco was practically harmless. Slowly, she began threading her fingers through his hair, massaging his scalp as she did so to relax him. She watched as he closed his eyes and nuzzled into her touch, slowly falling asleep. Blaise watched with a smile, glad they were getting along for once. He watched as Alana began to fall asleep as well and soon left them to sleep in peace.
-X-X-X-
Alana awoke sometime later and found that Draco was wide awake, staring up at her.
"How long have you been awake?" She asked softly, playing with his hair again. It felt nice, his hair, like fine silk and it was extremely soft, though in Alana's opinion, he needed a haircut.
"A few minutes," He whispered, staring into her eyes. "I was waiting for you to wake up."
"I'm awake now, Malfoy, so stop staring," She laughed softly, a sound that Draco liked. "It's rather unnerving."
"You should laugh more," He told her offhandedly. Alana frowned but said nothing as she ran her fingers through his hair more. "We should get up, it's almost time for dinner."
"If I am to get up, then you need to move as well, Malfoy," She raised an eyebrow. The blonde grumbled and sat up, placing his feet on the ground once again. Alana stood and stretched, shivering a little before she pulled Draco's suit jacket around her tightly. "Mind if I hang onto this?" She asked, looking over her shoulder at him.
"I don't see why not," He shrugged. He watched as the brunette slipped her arms into the sleeves and chuckled at how big it was on her. "You look like a little kid," He teased.
"Do shut up," She scowled. Together, they walked to the Great Hall, where Alana immediately made a bee line for the Gryffindor table. Draco watched as her friends embraced her but he wasn't jealous this time, no, far from it. She was wearing an article of his clothing, which meant his scent was on her and she was protected. He sat beside Blaise, content, and started eating.
"She's about to get two howlers," Blaise whispered with a smirk.
"And you know that how?" Draco looked at his best mate with a raised brow.
"My mother, now that she knows Alana's her niece, has been worried sick and you know how she is when she's worried." Draco snorted and shook his head. "And her parent's are sending one because, well, they're her parents."
"Reasonable enough," The blonde nodded. They watched as two owls arrived and went to Alana, with red envelopes in their beaks. The entire Great Hall fell silent as the girl opened the first one from her parents. Draco and Blaise had to stop from laughing at how pissed her mother sounded but then Blaise got an earful as well, though it was to thank him for telling them about their daughter. Alana was positively frightened as she opened the one from Rosabella. The woman was much louder and bolder than Layla had been and even cursed at her in Italian at times. By the time it tore itself up, she was shaking and pale. Draco watched as Seamus and Ginny comforted her and got her to eat again. "Rosabella is a harsh woman indeed."
"Try living with her," Blaise chuckled.
"True," Draco laughed. Dinner came to an end and the three met up in the Pit as usual though only to bid Blaise goodnight before the two Head students went to their dorm. "Is your back bothering you?" Draco asked when they arrived. He'd noticed that she kept placing a hand on her lower back, as though it hurt.
"Yes, actually," She sighed.
"Would you like me to give you a massage?" Alana thought it over and nodded, figuring it couldn't do much harm to let him do so. "Black Violet alright with you?" Again she nodded. Draco went to get a towel for her, handed it to her and turned so she could take her cardigan and shirt off along with her bra. Alana laid down as she had the last time and waited for Draco to begin. Soon his knee's were on either side of her, his body barely touching hers as he pressed his hands to her bare back. "Your lower back hurts the most, am I right?" He asked as he found all the small kinks and knots in her upper back.
"Yes," She sighed again, this time from how nice it felt. Draco said nothing more as his hands traveled down and his thumbs found the knots before he started massaging them out. "You're loving this, aren't you?" Alana asked.
"What gives you that idea?" Draco smirked a bit.
"You're getting skin contact," She hummed. "Something you haven't had in a while."
"Yeah and you just love having my hands on you," He sniggered. "Can't get enough of me can you?"
"Do shut up," She groaned as he worked out a rather large knot.
"I bet you'd love it if I didn't have a shirt on," He whispered.
"Nothing I haven't seen before," She shot back, referring to the Halloween Ball.
"You know, I never noticed it but you have a very nice bum," That was a lie. He'd noticed it a long time ago that she had a nice arse, firmed from all the years of climbing stairs and running about. "Great for squeezing," To empathize his point, Draco promptly squeezed her derriere.
"Malfoy!" She squealed, eyes wide. "Perverted ferret!"
"I know you are but what am I?" He sniggered as he went back to his massage.
"Oh, I am going to get you after this, Malfoy!" She hissed, face red with embarrassment.
"I'd like to see you try," He smirked. When he finished, he climbed off and stood by the bed, eyes clothes as he waited for her to redress. When he opened his eyes, he found that she had disappeared. I didn't even hear her. He thought in shock. With his Veela hearing, he should have been able to hear her move. "Sparks?" He called out, moving around cautiously. He heard a shuffling sound and spun, only to find himself flat on his back a moment later, a smug looking Alana now seated on his chest.
"Got you," She smirked at him.
"That's all well and good but could you please get off my chest?" He gasped, still seeing stars. Alana gladly did so and watched as he got up, brushing his clothes off.
"Thanks for letting me borrow your jacket," She told him as she handed it back.
"It's the least I could do," He grunted. "Since you decided to be a fool and go out in the cold without a jacket or cloak for yourself."
"I was in a hurry," She grumbled. "Thanks for the massage, I feel loads better."
"Anytime," He grinned. "If you ever want anything else massaged don't hesitate to ask," He watched as her face turned red and she swatted his arm.
"Pervert!" She seethed as she stomped away. Draco only chuckled as he watched her and licked his lips as he watched her arse. Oh yes, it was very great for squeezing indeed.
-X-X-X-
Days passed and it was soon December. Alana had been acting distant from everyone for some time and no one could figure out why... until she received that letter.
It was a normal dinner for most students, Draco and Blaise were at the Slytherin table and Alana was sitting with the Gryffindor's. The evening mail arrived as usual and Alana's gray barn owl arrived with a letter. Draco watched with narrowed eyes as she took it and opened it, almost nervously. Not a moment later, a mournful wail filled the air, making Draco tense and alert. His mate was extremely upset... Blaise got up and rushed to the Gryffindor table, snatching the letter from a now sobbing Alana. When he read it, he fell to his knee's and buried his face in his hands. The Veela watched as Mcgonagall rushed down from the high table and took the letter, covering her mouth once she'd read it. She ushered Blaise, Alana and Seamus out of the Great Hall, followed by Snape and Draco as well.
"Go back to the Great Hall," Snape hissed at him.
"Sev, she's my mate!" Draco hissed back at his godfather. Severus' eyes widened and he immediately understood.
"Follow but do not enter, this is a private matter," Draco nodded and followed him to the Headmaster's office. He stayed outside the door, listening in.
"Severus, all three will be taking leave from school until after the holidays," He heard Mcgonagall say. What? Until after the holidays? What could possibly warrant such an absence from school?
"They are not even related," He heard his godfather say.
"Alana is my cousin," Blaise croaked.
"I'm just as much family as Zabini is," Seamus sniffled. "They've gotten permission from me mam to leave as well." He heard Severus take the letter from Mcgonagall.
"Very well," Severus sighed. "All of you go pack your trunks immediately." Draco heard them get up and walked in, pretending to have not heard anything.
"Drake, we need to talk," Blaise whispered, grabbing his arm. The blonde nodded and followed him to the Pit while Alana went to Gryffindor tower with Seamus. When they arrived, Blaise collapsed on his bed, face in his hands again. Draco had never seen the Italian so upset before and it rather scared him really.
"Blaise, what the bloody hell is going on?" He finally asked. Blaise looked at him with puffy eyes and tried to find the right words.
"Jack, Alana's little brother... he's... he's dead," Draco's heart stopped. "Jack Sparks has been killed." Oh Merlin help them all...
Now, the idea for what Blaise told Draco about the cousin/sibling thing is based on my own situation. I live with my aunt and uncle and they have a biological daughter, my cousin. I've lived with them since I was 4 years old so, naturally, I grew to call them my mom and dad and my cousin became my sister. I hope I explained that well enough for you all.
And there's been a death! *gasp* how will this affect Draco and Alana's relationship? Tune in next time to find out! Lots of love from me! R&R everyone!
